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04Xrider · 10-14-2007, 10:15 AM

Well I think I am going to add power steering to my 66 because it really is hard to steer at low speed's. I have been looking around and all the kits I have found so far really do not have everything that you need, like pulleys & brackets. Has anyone here purchased a kit that was complete? If so could you pass that info to me. Thanks

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-14-2007, 10:35 AM

If you already have a 350 sb then you can get pulleys and pumps from another. I would say get one from a truck. The power steering lines work also. And don't forget the Rez Kit. I think the Rez Kit is cheapest at Chevy Duty. Well it is not Chevy Duty anymore but www.chevyduty.com still works I think.. ok maybe www.classicparts.com Here is a link.. $59.95 http://www.classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=76-979

fuelpump · 10-14-2007, 10:48 AM

I'm looking to do the same thing to my 60 shortbox. I'm new to the truck parts suppliers but Classic Performance has an impressive web site (with tech articles, instruction sheets etc) and a tech line that seemed to know their stuff. What do you old timers know about these guys?

http://www.classicperform.com/

stepside66 · 10-14-2007, 05:42 PM

you can use one off a mid 80's chevy or 70's power steering and then get the CPP kit I bout a new crossmember for my tranny from them I had an isssue with getting the cross member at first but then they shipped without charging me to make up for it

04Xrider · 10-14-2007, 08:12 PM

Thanks all for the advise and links. I think I will pick up a used setup and the conversion kit. It will save a lot of money and I think I have decided to get a new 40-20-40 seat with integrated seat belts, so the cost is now a factor.

TD64Stepside · 10-14-2007, 11:38 PM

Just installed the REZ kit works great......less than CPP. Includes the pump for V-8.

TD in AZ

04Xrider · 10-15-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TD64Stepside

Just installed the REZ kit works great......less than CPP. Includes the pump for V-8.

TD in AZ

Which kit did you get that includes a pump?

TD64Stepside · 10-15-2007, 10:21 AM

REZ 1002B.......Kit includes brackets, gearbox, everything.406-727-9267.

fuelpump · 10-15-2007, 03:04 PM

I called the phone number listed above and was told they don't have an online catalog. They want $3.00 for a paper catalog so I ordered one. They seemed very knowledgeable about these kits and took credit for doing doing the initial research to develop it. Looks like I'll be ordering mine from them.

04Xrider · 10-15-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fuelpump

I called the phone number listed above and was told they don't have an online catalog. They want $3.00 for a paper catalog so I ordered one. They seemed very knowledgeable about these kits and took credit for doing doing the initial research to develop it. Looks like I'll be ordering mine from them.

Well how much is their kit anyway?

fuelpump · 10-15-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Xrider

Well how much is their kit anyway?

They didn't tell me that. I'm just going to wait until the catalog gets here to see what all is in the kit and how much it is. I'll post that info when I get it.

dallas71 · 10-15-2007, 04:30 PM

i went to the local pick-up-part on 1/2 of day and got a ps gear box, ps pump, hoses and the "steering column upper and lower shaft" from a 71-72 (this way you dont have to do any welding) for less than $50 both the rez adapter and wolla after a couple hours power steering....

Stepside65 · 10-15-2007, 04:41 PM

Do they make powersteering pumps for V6's?

dallas71 · 10-15-2007, 04:46 PM

i dont think the pumps care i think you would have fun with the brackets....

fuelpump · 10-15-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dallas71

".....steering column upper and lower shaft" from a 71-72 (this way you dont have to do any welding) ....

I don't understanding the no welding comment. Can you explain. Thanks.

dallas71 · 10-15-2007, 09:25 PM

normally when you upgrade one of our trucks you have to shorten the steering column shaft and relocate the rag joint mount. when you use the 71 shafts they are in 2 pieces therefore no need for welding the rag joint mount to the "shortened" original shaft here is a link to better explain: http://http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm

10-14-2007, 10:15 AM	#1
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Power steering conversion Kit's Well I think I am going to add power steering to my 66 because it really is hard to steer at low speed's. I have been looking around and all the kits I have found so far really do not have everything that you need, like pulleys & brackets. Has anyone here purchased a kit that was complete? If so could you pass that info to me. Thanks __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

10-14-2007, 10:35 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,787	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's If you already have a 350 sb then you can get pulleys and pumps from another. I would say get one from a truck. The power steering lines work also. And don't forget the Rez Kit. I think the Rez Kit is cheapest at Chevy Duty. Well it is not Chevy Duty anymore but www.chevyduty.com still works I think.. ok maybe www.classicparts.com Here is a link.. $59.95 http://www.classicparts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=76-979 __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 10-14-2007 at 10:49 AM.

10-14-2007, 10:48 AM	#3
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's I'm looking to do the same thing to my 60 shortbox. I'm new to the truck parts suppliers but Classic Performance has an impressive web site (with tech articles, instruction sheets etc) and a tech line that seemed to know their stuff. What do you old timers know about these guys? http://www.classicperform.com/

10-14-2007, 05:42 PM	#4
stepside66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 97	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's you can use one off a mid 80's chevy or 70's power steering and then get the CPP kit I bout a new crossmember for my tranny from them I had an isssue with getting the cross member at first but then they shipped without charging me to make up for it __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSCN20132.jpg

10-14-2007, 08:12 PM	#5
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's Thanks all for the advise and links. I think I will pick up a used setup and the conversion kit. It will save a lot of money and I think I have decided to get a new 40-20-40 seat with integrated seat belts, so the cost is now a factor. __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

10-14-2007, 11:38 PM	#6
TD64Stepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 4	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's Just installed the REZ kit works great......less than CPP. Includes the pump for V-8. TD in AZ

10-15-2007, 10:21 AM	#8
TD64Stepside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 4	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's REZ 1002B.......Kit includes brackets, gearbox, everything.406-727-9267.

10-15-2007, 03:04 PM	#9
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's I called the phone number listed above and was told they don't have an online catalog. They want $3.00 for a paper catalog so I ordered one. They seemed very knowledgeable about these kits and took credit for doing doing the initial research to develop it. Looks like I'll be ordering mine from them.

10-15-2007, 04:30 PM	#12
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's i went to the local pick-up-part on 1/2 of day and got a ps gear box, ps pump, hoses and the "steering column upper and lower shaft" from a 71-72 (this way you dont have to do any welding) for less than $50 both the rez adapter and wolla after a couple hours power steering.... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

10-15-2007, 04:41 PM	#13
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's Do they make powersteering pumps for V6's? __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

10-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#14
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's i dont think the pumps care i think you would have fun with the brackets.... __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

10-15-2007, 09:25 PM	#16
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: Power steering conversion Kit's normally when you upgrade one of our trucks you have to shorten the steering column shaft and relocate the rag joint mount. when you use the 71 shafts they are in 2 pieces therefore no need for welding the rag joint mount to the "shortened" original shaft here is a link to better explain: http://http://www.classicperform.com/power6066.htm __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck



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